Monoimina no Mikoto Shrine, Shinto shrine in Japan
Monoimina no Mikoto Shrine is a Shinto shrine on Kozushima island with simple, respectful architecture made of traditional wooden structures and stone lanterns. The main hall houses the sacred object believed to contain the god's spirit, with a torii gate entrance marking the way to the worship space.
The shrine was mentioned in records dating back to 927 AD and is one of only two shrines on the entire island. It honors the oldest child of a deity who, according to legend, helped create the Izu islands.
The shrine is called 'Myojin sama' by locals and is deeply woven into daily island life. Fishermen visit to pray for safe catches and to thank the sea, showing how much the community's livelihood is bound to the spirits they honor here.
The shrine sits near Maehama Port, making it easy to reach for visitors arriving by boat. The place is quiet and not crowded, allowing you to pray or reflect in calm without interruption.
An annual festival on August 1 brings fishermen together to thank the gods for safe catches, followed by a traditional bonito-fishing ritual called Katsuo-tsuri. This lively event recreates an old handline fishing practice and stands out as one of the island's most notable celebrations.
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